Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division, where you'll represent the U.S.
government and its employees in various civil lawsuits, such as those involving accidents, employment disputes, or claims by prisoners.
The role involves handling cases from start to finish, with responsibilities growing as you gain experience.
It's a great fit for someone with at least a year of legal experience who wants to serve the public and enjoys living in or near Birmingham, Alabama.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
- At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong legal research and writing skills (preferred)
- Prior civil litigation experience (preferred)
- Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to public service (preferred)
- Residency in the Northern District of Alabama or within 25 miles of the office
- Satisfactory background investigation, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing
Full Job Description
The Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking one attorney for a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in our Civil Division.
This position is located in the main office in Birmingham.
Birmingham is an area of rolling hills, beautiful lakes, downtown lofts, evening concerts in the park, nationally ranked restaurants, and an amusement and theme park.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
The ideal candidate will be someone with prior civil litigative experience with a desire for public service and living in the Northern District of Alabama.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading.
Even if you don't feel that you meet every "preferred" requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong legal research and writing skills Prior civil litigative experience The ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Major Duties:
The attorney filling this position will represent the United States, its agencies, and employees predominantly in civil litigation brought by or against the government.
The attorney may handle a variety of cases including: actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act (premises liability, vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, etc.), constitutional tort claims against federal employees, general employment litigation, and litigation filed by federal prisoners and immigration detainees.
The attorney may also pursue affirmative claims on behalf of the government. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.
545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.sss.gov.
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